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Mitchell deJong Triumphs in Return to Thrustmaster iRX World Championship in Phoenix

November 4th, 2019 by

Defending Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship winner Mitchell deJong made the most of his return to the series in Saturday’s action at ISM Raceway. Although he didn’t take the pole, the Coanda Simsport driver won his heat, jumped out to the lead in the final, and posted a dominant victory over Williams Esports’ Josh Fox, … Read the Rest »

Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship Preview: ISM Raceway

November 1st, 2019 by

An unpredictable Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship continues on Saturday with one of the most challenging tracks on the championship calendar. ISM Raceway’s unique infield layout, including a tricky transition from a dirt corner to the jump, will push drivers to their limit throughout this weekend’s round, the fifth event and halfway point on the … Read the Rest »

Otto Taskinen Wins Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship Race at Lucas Oil

October 28th, 2019 by

UI1-Positive SimRacing’s Otto Taskinen became the fourth different winner in four weeks to start the 2019 Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship season when he took the checkered flag in Saturday’s action at Lucas Oil Raceway. “It feels good—I don’t know what to say,” admitted Taskinen, who climbed to fourth in the championship with the victory. … Read the Rest »

Yohann Harth Wins Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship at Sonoma

October 21st, 2019 by

France’s Yohann Harth made it three winners in three rounds to start the 2019 Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship, taking the checkered flag in Saturday’s visit to Sonoma Raceway. It was the second career iRX victory for the ART Subaru Winter Experience driver, who was joined on the podium by teammate Jon Robertson in third … Read the Rest »

Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship Preview: Sonoma

October 18th, 2019 by

The first two rounds of the 2019 Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship have clearly established the drivers to watch for at the front of the pack. Now, it’s time for the rest of the field to respond at one of the most uniquely exciting tracks on the calendar. Sonoma Raceway is the picturesque setting for … Read the Rest »

Mitchell deJong Returns to Top Step of Thrustmaster iRX Podium at Daytona

October 14th, 2019 by

Returning to the winning ways that brought him last year’s inaugural series title, Coanda Simsport’s Mitchell deJong scored Saturday’s victory from Daytona International Speedway in the second round of the 2019 Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship. The real-world rallycross champion first won his heat, and then took the main event victory by 2.631 seconds over … Read the Rest »

Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship Preview: Daytona

October 11th, 2019 by

The Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship season opener from Atlanta Motor Speedway did plenty to establish the drivers to watch in the 2019 season. This weekend, we’ll get to see if anyone else can add their name to the list as the series returns to Daytona International Speedway on its shorter rallycross layout. Subaru drivers … Read the Rest »

Sami-Matti Trogen Wins Thrustmaster iRX Season Opener at Atlanta

October 6th, 2019 by

SET Esports’ Sami-Matti Trogen beat defending series champion Mitchell deJong as the Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship kicked off its 2019 season at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday. Trogen, a real-world RX2 driver, beat deJong, a former Lites champion, to become the series’ youngest-ever winner as the series made its debut on the Atlanta layout. … Read the Rest »

New-Look Thrustmaster iRacing Rallycross World Championship Kicks Off Saturday

October 4th, 2019 by

For the second consecutive year, iRacing Rallycross will stage a World Championship in 2019, kicking off this Saturday with the debut of Atlanta Motor Speedway on the circuit. With new title sponsor Thrustmaster on board, a $25,000 purse on the line, and increased involvement from real-world teams, this year’s championship should be one for the … Read the Rest »

Porsche Esports Supercup Preview: Monza

September 27th, 2019 by

Who will be the inaugural Porsche Esports Supercup champion? Shares of $100,000 are on the line—including a cool $25,000 for the winner—as the series wraps up its inaugural season at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Saturday. Four of the world’s best drivers enter the event with a mathematical shot at the crown, each hoping to outdo … Read the Rest »